Madman

Mike Allred

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Madman

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Oddity Odyssey

by Mike Allred

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Madman isn't your usual hero—he fights crime with a yo-yo and a wild sense of humor that hits harder than any punch! Behind his mask is Frank Einstein, a hero who's as quirky as he is brave, surrounded by a cast of oddball friends and foes. What secrets hide behind his strange face, and why does Joe, the one who truly understands him, stick around?

Quick Assessment

Madman is a graphic novel that combines superhero action with quirky humor, featuring Frank Einstein, a uniquely unconventional masked hero. Suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, it offers an engaging story with imaginative characters and mild comic violence. The book celebrates creativity in comics and is appropriate for middle-grade readers interested in graphic novels and superhero tales.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

152 pages
ISBN
9781929998289
Pages
152
Publisher
Oni Press
Published
2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Comics & Graphic NovelsAnthologiesHeroesGraphic NovelsComic Books, StripsAdventure and AdventurersComic Books, Strips, EtcHorror Comic Books, Strips